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Virginia's Federal Lawmakers Lock In On Regulating Data Centers
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Bill To Curb Overcrowding At Reagan National Airport Introduced By VA Senators
Legislation includes hourly arrival caps and strategies to prevent future aviation tragedies.
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Century-Old Law Gives Virginia Legislator-Lawyers Broad Power To Delay Court Cases
The statute has postponed criminal and civil proceedings, while lawmakers say it is essential to serve in a part-time legislature.
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Virginia Rolls Out More Secure EBT Cards To Curb SNAP Benefit Theft
The state is initially sending the more secure cards to households in localities with high levels of food-assistance fraud.
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In Rare Move, SCC Orders Three In-Person Hearings For NextEra-Dominion Merger Case
The first public hearing would be Nov. 5, with other dates to be announced.
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Va. Health Dept. Updates Food Allergen List, Food Establishment Guidance
Sesame was added to the state’s food allergen list, while guidance for restaurants and delivery will take effect next year.
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Virginia College Students Shine In National Democracy Innovation Anthology
Students Imre Huss of the University of Virginia and Imani Laird of Hampton University are among 11 national winners.
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‘Priceless To Me': Valley Link Transmission Line Threatens Generational Farm In Orange County ‘Priceless To Me': Valley Link Transmissio ...
Michael Carter plans to leave behind a century-old farm if the energy project is approved.
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Spanberger Taps Daniel Young To Lead Government Watchdog Office
The former federal prosecutor’s experience includes major fraud cases involving defense procurement and NASA contracts.
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Consumer Sentiment Tumbles As Virginians Feel Pressure From Inflation, New Poll Finds
Conditions reached their lowest level since the 2022 inflation spike, though expectations for the future remain comparatively resilient.
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Federal Judge Blocks New Virginia Limits On Existing Local ICE Agreements
Current immigration enforcement cooperation may continue, but localities remain barred from joining the federal program for the first time.
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VA Updates Graduation Requirements, Expands Course Options For Students
The VA Board of Education has approved updates to its list of approved courses, clarifying expanded graduation requirements for schools.
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Virginia Voters To Decide On 1% Sales Tax For School Construction, NoVa Transit Funding
The option was extended to all jurisdictions after this year’s legislative session.
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VA Officials Disburse $122 Million In Rural Health Transformation Fund Awards
The money is meant to hire and retain rural healthcare providers, invest in healthcare technologies and strengthen the industry’s workforce.
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Apple Wallet Adds Driver's Licenses And IDs For Virginia Residents
Virginians can use digital credentials at TSA checkpoints, select ABC stores and participating businesses.
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Spanberger Orders State Agencies To Prepare For Medicaid, SNAP Changes
The executive order aims to keep eligible Virginians from losing benefits as new federal work requirements take effect next year.
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Amazon Changes Course On Water Use For King George Data Center Campus
Amazon is in the process of withdrawing its application for the groundwater withdrawal permit.
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Virginia Students Make Gains In Reading, Math As Schools Push Toward Pre-Pandemic Levels
Statewide proficiency improved again last school year, continuing a five-year climb.
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Virginia Considers Calls For Mandatory School Nurses As Healthcare Gaps Persist
Most school divisions in the commonwealth employ nurses, but current laws permit, rather than require, their presence.
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After Eastern Groundwater Report Detailed Aquifer Concerns, Va. Lawmakers Consider Policy Shifts
Possible solutions to low water levels include SWIFT water injections, though the method hasn’t been widely tested.
